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A pool of what the worker thought was water began to eat away at his skin.
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Stop-go man sacked for drinking on the job
The man falsely claimed it was his supervisor who was drunk and had assaulted him.
Migrant employee underpaid for three years awarded $44k
The worker was told he would be fired if he complained, the ERA heard.
WorkSafe investigates treatment of staff at prestigious high school
It's understood multiple allegations have been made against a senior staffer.
Senior doctor sacked after 'flirty' texts to junior ordered to pay $18k
The doctor previously failed to prove that he was wrongfully sacked by the former NDHB.
Migrant workers underpaid by building company, $60k in damages ordered
They were underpaid and their wages were withheld during Covid-19 lockdowns.
Wendy’s failed to pay workers for public holidays
The NZ arm of American burger chain Wendy's failed to pay its staff for public holidays.
MediaWorks employment battle: Embattled company loses case against competitor
MediaWorks tried for an injunction to stop a former employee from working for Go Media.
MBIE ordered to pay compensation, reinstate worker after unlawful sacking
'It was not open for the ministry to conclude there had been misconduct.'
Sacked building boss claims he's owed $1.7m in bonuses
The general manager lost his job following a company restructuring process.
Plumber hires criminal mate, ends up in fight over 'sacking'
'It’s been a long time coming my bro. This just ain’t the place for employment for you.'
Kerikeri kiwifruit company's rehearing bid declined
Conversation at a party not considered new evidence for rehearing.
Strippers return to Parliament in protest for work rights
The Fired Up Stilettos group is calling for stronger rights.
Greens staff may submit on Elizabeth Kerekere conduct
The review follows her comments, seemingly about fellow Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick.
Bike store where you can earn $120k: How 99 Bikes grew out of Flight Centre
Fast-growing 99 Bikes had a proven playbook for operations and expansion.
Sasha Borissenko: Law firm 'disappointed' living wage instruction not followed
Analysis: Good living wage intentions can hit a hurdle when you're relying on others.
How idleness at work became an epidemic
Are you 'soldiering' or slacking? A taboo is finally being broken.
Tax and the blurred lines around 'business' expenses
Sasha Borissenko presents a tax guide for the self-employed.
Today FM lawsuits tipped, expert believes shutdown may have been a 'sham'
Staff at the talkback radio station were gutted and brought to tears.
The 30 minutes of chaos that took Today FM off air
Programming started as usual, but then things took a turn.
Underpaid interns: Meal-kit company Woop ordered to pay $43K
Meal kit company Woop underpaid six students by paying them for 20 hours instead of 40.
London Heathrow security guards to strike for 10 days over Easter
It's the latest in mass UK strikes and will cause chaos over busy Easter travel period.
Macron pushes French pension age reform through, bypassing parliament
President invoked special power to raise pension age from 62 to 64, but pushback likely.
Teachers' strike: Minister wants it settled but more strikes not off the table
Tens of thousands of teachers took to streets around the country in protest today.
Teachers' strike 'biggest in NZ education history', Minister seeks solutions
Schools and kindergartens are today closed with the strike action going nationwide.
Teacher strike: All you need to know
Motorists and commuters could face delays, though it's hoped disruptions are minimal.
Teacher strike confirmed for Thursday after Ministry of Education stalemate
It is estimated around 50,000 teachers will strike across the country this week.
Auckland bus drivers wake up ‘fearing for their lives’ after latest stabbing
'You get spat on, verbally assaulted, pushed around, and then one day ... who knows.'
PM Hipkins hopes schools and preschools strike can be averted
About 50,000 teachers have planned to walk off the job on Thursday.
Council pay outs for personal grievances revealed- but no apologies
More than $186,000 has been paid out by two councils - a third wouldn't give its figure.
Dellwyn Stuart: Persistent pay gaps in tech are a disgrace
OPINION: Why have new industries developed where the pay gap is even higher than before?
Council pay outs for personal grievances revealed- but no apologies
Jobs losses and payouts: personal grievance claims at local councils revealed.
Council hikes fares on Wellington’s troubled bus network
Passengers will pay more to catch the bus as widespread cancellations continue.
'Close call': Mental health worker sacked after refusing vaccine awarded $43,000
The woman had a 'sound' reason to refuse the jab, the authority said.